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There is a time to and a time NOT to As we come closer to the holiday season, it is important to recognize that the middle of November through the new year holiday is filled with emotion. It is a time of great excitement and stress. You may think you know all that is happening in your employees’ lives, but the reality is you don’t, nor should you expect to. Understand you should be very careful to terminate an employee during these six weeks. Are there exceptions to this suggestion? Yes. If someone steals from you or goes way out…

Stand Stronger Together Is your team cross trained? Does the front desk know what frame brands your optical has available to your patients? Do your technicians ask lifestyle questions to open conversation with your patients? Do your doctors know what frame brands are available in your practice? Is everyone in the office aware of what products will be the most beneficial for the various lifestyle activities your patients experience and participate in? There are people who read those questions and answered, should we? Do we? I am not sure, maybe? Well, this is why it is important to create a…

To PE Or Not to PE Many people weigh options for their future. I am all about researching and exploring all options to be certain you make the best decision for your “whole family.” Your whole family is made up of your immediate family, team members, patients, and your community. As you continue to read this article, I suggest you have a pen and paper near you to write down your thoughts. Use this as an exercise to recall and remind yourself of what you envisioned in the past to what you seek for yourself today and in the coming…